How many letters does the top answer for “wrote sons and lovers” have?

The most common answer is lawrence (8 letters).

Crossword clue: wrote sons and lovers

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lawrence 8 letters wd-fact-v3

a town in northeastern Kansas on the Kansas River; scene of raids by John Brown in 1856

wrote the lover 67% similar → duras

author of sons and lovers 50% similar → lawrence

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